SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH236
REFAIRTH236 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH236 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 236 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Shahid Beheshti -e- Gharbi Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Refah Kargaran SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- REFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 236 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses BIC REFAIRTH236?
REFAIRTH236 identifies Shahid Beheshti -e- Gharbi Branch, part of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of REFAIRTH236 mean?
REFA is the institution code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 236 is the code of the department Shahid Beheshti -e- Gharbi Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH236, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank Refah Kargaran have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 54 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Refah Kargaran.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.